She had seven children, ran a shop, and still found time to change Finnish law.
In this episode of Angry Women in History, Jessi and Jose dig into the life of Minna Canth: Finland's first feminist writer, playwright, and professional thorn in the side of the establishment.
They talk about how one play sparked a national debate and actually changed legislation, why she was called "controversial" for saying things that were simply true, and what a 19th century argument about prostitution has to do with Sigmund Freud.
Plus: the industrial revolution, deepfake porn, and why Minna Canth always looks slightly annoyed in photos. Honestly, same.
Photo: Victor Barsokevitsch, 1894 / Finnish Heritage Agency
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